Classic Tour
Gobi to Khangai & Khuvsgul
Group Size: Small Group / Private Departure (Standard 4x4)
Travel Style: Tour Type Cultural, Historical, Nature, Adventure
Destination: South Gobi, Middle Gobi, Orkhon Valley, Khangai Mountains, Northern Taiga (Khuvsgul), Selenge Province
Transport: 4WD Vehicle (Private Land Cruiser or Minivan)
Activity:
β’ Airport transfer; Gandantegchilen Monastery; National Museum of Mongolia; Zaisan Memorial; Traditional folklore show & Welcome dinner
Activity:
β’ Drive to Middle Gobi; Explore granite rock formations; Visit Jargalant Cave, ancient rock petroglyphs, and Ger Rock; Enjoy open steppe views
Activity:
β’ Drive to South Gobi; Hike in the "Yol Valley" (Gobi Gurvan Saikhan NP); Spot wildlife (Ibex, Argali); Visit the Ice Field (seasonal)
Activity:
β’ Drive to Khongoryn Els (Singing Sands); Camel riding on the dunes; Visit a nomadic camel herding family; Sunset viewing over the golden dunes
Activity:
β’ Drive to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs); Explore the site famous for dinosaur egg discoveries; Photography in the red cliffs at sunset
Activity:
β’ Drive north to Dundgovi; Visit the ruins of Ongi Monastery (once one of the largest temples in Mongolia); Explore the Ongi River bank; Visit local ger ruins
Activity:
β’ Drive to ancient capital; Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery (oldest in Mongolia) and Kharkhorum Museum; Explore the turtle statues and ancient walls
Activity:
β’ Drive to Arkhangai; Visit Khorgo Volcano crater; Trek around Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur (Great White Lake); Visit a local nomadic family
Activity:
β’ Drive through the high Khangai mountain passes; Enter the Taiga region; Scenic drive towards northern Mongolia; Overnight in tourist camp
Activity:
β’ Arrival at "The Blue Pearl" (Khuvsgul Lake); Relax by the shore; Optional boat ride or hiking along the lake's trails
Activity:
β’ Visit a Reindeer herder family; Learn about their unique shamanistic culture; Hike to the "Wishing Rock"; Bonfire evening
Activity:
β’ Drive south to Bulgan Province; Explore Uran Togoo Nature Reserve; Hike to the crater of the extinct volcano (Uran Togoo) and surrounding forest
Activity:
β’ Drive to Selenge Province; Tour Amarbayasgalant Monastery, considered one of the most beautiful and well-preserved monasteries in Mongolia; Cultural exploration
Activity:
β’ Scenic drive back to Ulaanbaatar; Shopping for cashmere and souvenirs; Farewell dinner in the city
Activity:
β’ Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for departure
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β’ Pricing reflects the extensive logistics of a 15-day cross-country expedition covering 3,500 km, including remote access to the Reindeer herders (Tsaatan)
Transport:
β’ 4WD vehicle with experienced driver (for all 3,500 km)
Guide:
β’ Professional English-speaking guide accompanying the group for 15 days
Accommodation:
β’ 2 nights hotel in UB; 12 nights in Tourist Ger Camps or Nomad family stays
Meals:
β’ Full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) as per itinerary
Activities:
β’ Horse and camel riding (as specified), trekking, entry fees for all National Parks, museums, monasteries, and cultural performances
Special Access:
β’ Fees for visiting the Reindeer herder family (Tsaatan) and local nomadic visits
International Flights:
β’ Airfare to/from Ulaanbaatar
Visa Fees:
β’ Video and photo taxes at some specific museums, video camera fees at border/protection areas
Travel Insurance:
β’ Medical and trip cancellation insurance (Mandatory)
Personal Expenses:
β’ Alcoholic drinks, snacks, laundry, telephone calls, tips
Optional Activities:
β’ Any extra horse riding or boat trips not listed in the standard itinerary
β’ Experience the full diversity of Mongolia, from the flaming cliffs of the Gobi Desert to the deep taiga forests of Khuvsgul
β’ A unique cultural expedition to visit the nomadic reindeer herders in the north, a rare and privilege experience
β’ Explore the massive Khongor Sand Dunes ("Singing Sands"), the Yol Valley (Ice Gorge), and the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag
β’ Visit the Erden Zuu Monastery, the ancient capital of Karakorum, and the magnificent Amarbayasgalant Monastery
β’ Trek to the crater of the Khorgo Volcano and the Uran Togoo crater
β’ Stay with a local nomadic family and experience traditional hospitality
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